Tidbits from math and science

Frances's Environmental Research students were hard at work when I stopped by to visit. Each of them has designed a different experiment. Lucas is testing different types of water and their effect on the growth of radish seeds. Elana is propagating African Violets. You can see her cuttings in her petri dishes. Taylor is working with students from other schools as a part of the School of Ants Team. The ants that you see below are not long for this world. Taylor will be freezing them and sending them off to be tested.

Not pictured: Maria is testing the effects of different hormones on plants. Toby and Kai are studying bugs in grassy areas vs. non-grassy areas. Emma is working with an osmometer to see how fast pansies soak up water under a variety of conditions.











































I thought you might enjoy this shot of Dave Cesa teaching his Calculus II class outside on the deck. His students are learning Calculus AND enjoying our new patio furniture.

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